Died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at home.
Roger was born March 18, 1939 in Blair, Nebraska to Howard and Opal 'Hansen' Meierhenry. He was raised on a farm near Telbasta and graduated from Arlington High School in 1957. After high school, while serving in the Air National Guard, he worked at Western Electric in Omaha. He then worked for Valmont for almost 40 years. Part of this time he lived in Winslow and was a member of the Winslow Volunteer Fire Department and served as Chief. After retiring from Valmont he worked part time for the City of Fremont in the Parks and Recreation Department. Currently, he was working for the Fremont Public Schools Transportation Department as a bus aid.
Roger married Karen McManigal in 1965, they later divorced. He married Lynda Schneider in 1989 and she passed away in 2014. Roger was a member of the Fremont Presbyterian Church and the Fremont Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #200.
Survivors:
Daughter - Brenda (Mike) Kincanon of Fremont
Son - Brad Meierhenry of Overland Park, Kansas
Grandchildren - Abby Wharff of Fremont and her son Easton
Ellen Kincanon of Fremont and her children Reece and Jackson
Ex-wife - Karen Larson of Fremont
Roger was preceded in death by his wife Lynda, parents, Howard and Opal, and brother Dale.
There is no viewing but the family will receive friends at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm. The memorial service will be Thursday, December 16, 2pm, at the Fremont Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Denny
FREMONT, NE Thursday, December 16, 2021 So sorry to hear of his passing. Really enjoyed talking to him at the bus barn.. he loved his sports.. thoughts and prayers are with him and family.. God bless him.. AMEN..Rest in Peace dear class mate of 1957. My sympathy to your family. Roger was a great guy.
West Point, NE Tuesday, December 14, 2021 above message from Virginia FryeChris Hultgren
Omaha, NE Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Brenda and MikeSo terrible sorry to hear about your loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your whole family during this difficult time.
John & Connie Mauch
Scribner, NE Monday, December 13, 2021 So sorry to hear this. We always enjoyed the times that we were together. Our sincere sympathy to you all.David and Michelle Dam
Seward, NE Monday, December 13, 2021 Brenda and Mike,We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We have great memories of him and hope that God will comfort you during this time. Our prayers are with you. David and Michelle
Roger & Janette McManigal
Cedaredge,, CO Friday, December 10, 2021 We are so sorry for your loss. Roger has fond memories of riding around in his corvette and javelin.💖